Covestro’s Shanghai Mega-Lab Ushers New Era for Sustainable Polymers
July 1, 2025 - Covestro Unveils Cutting-Edge Polymer Research Hub in Shanghai Covestro has inaugurated its newly expanded Asia-Pacific Innovation Center in Shanghai, featuring 3,000 square meters of advanced research facilities dedicated to next-generation polymer solutions. The €25 million upgrade establishes the site as Covestro’s largest materials science hub outside Germany. The facility now houses…
Adnoc’s Bold Move: Majority Stake in Covestro Reshapes Industry Dynamics
December 5, 2024 – Adnoc Makes Significant Stride in Global Chemical Industry with Covestro Acquisition In a groundbreaking move, the Arabian Petroleum Company (Adnoc) has announced the successful acquisition of a majority stake in German polymer giant Covestro, marking a pivotal step towards joining the ranks of the world’s top chemical alliances. By the end…
Sustainable Strength: Covestro and Selena’s New Bio-Based Bricklaying Solution
December 12, 2024 – Covestro and the Polish Selena Group have once again collaborated to launch an innovative product: Tytan Professional® Bricklaying Adhesive. This adhesive harnesses Covestro’s bio-based MDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate) technology, specifically its Desmodur® CQ MB series. Notably, the plant-based raw materials used have secured ISCC Plus certification, and the product excels in environmental…
Benji Environmental: Leading the Way in Solid Waste Disposal with Innovative Technology
August 21, 2024 – Hunan Benji Environmental Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Benji Environmental”), located in Anfu Industrial Park, Linli County, Hunan Province, has emerged as a leader in the solid waste environmental protection field, thanks to its 37 years of deep cultivation and accumulation in this area. With over 100 patents,…
Sulzer and Sika Unveil 50-50 Joint Venture to Tackle Europe’s Construction Plastic Waste Crisis
June 6, 2025 – Two Swiss industrial powerhouses, Sulzer and Sika, have recently announced a strategic partnership to establish a joint venture aimed at driving technological innovation in architectural plastic recycling. This collaboration marks a pivotal stride for Europe’s construction industry in its transition toward a circular economy. Under the signed memorandum of understanding, the…
September 14, 2024 – Domestic Titanium Ore Market Holds Steady Amid Stable Demand and Supply Dynamics
September 14, 2024 – The domestic titanium ore market exhibited a steady trend this week, with minimal price fluctuations observed. In the titanium-rich region of Panxi, the selling price of 20# titanium ore remained stable within the range of 2450-2600 yuan per ton (excluding tax), while 10# titanium ore held firm at 2250-2280 yuan per…
Strategic Ethane Trade Pivot: How India is Gaining from US-China Market Shifts
June 19, 2025 – Global Ethane Trade Sees Strategic Shift as India Emerges Key Destination The maritime tracking system shows an unusual trajectory for the VLEC “STL Qianjiang” as it makes its way toward India’s Dahej port, signaling a strategic pivot in global petrochemical supply chains. The 87,000 cubic meter vessel, operated by Singapore-based Eastern…
Strategic Merger: Shitian Expands Portfolio with Sumitomo Chemical’s Assets
December 21, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move, Shitian Technology announced on December 12, 2024, the successful completion of its comprehensive acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.’s (Sumitomo Chemical) polypropylene (PP) composites and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) business in the Chinese market. With this strategic takeover, Shitian has also smoothly assumed control of production bases located…
China’s Polyethylene Industry: Capacity Growth and Regional Shifts
September 03, 2024 – Driven by the era of large-scale refining and domestic demand-boosting policies, China’s polyethylene (PE) production capacity has been increasing year by year, albeit at a slower rate. By the end of 2023, China’s PE production capacity had reached 31.558 million tons. Among various PE products, the output growth of high-density polyethylene…
Challenges Mount for Apple’s Affordable Plastic Watch SE
March 27, 2025 – Apple’s Plastic Apple Watch SE Hits Roadblocks in Development Renowned Apple analyst Mark Gurman has recently revealed in his PowerOn newsletter that Apple’s planned plastic version of the Apple Watch SE is currently facing significant challenges. This news stands in stark contrast to Gurman’s prediction last July, where he stated that…